Imagine watching the local news and hearing reports of break-ins in your neighborhood.

Would you leave your front door unlocked tonight?

Of course not.

Yet that’s exactly what many businesses across Metro Atlanta are doing when they delay fixing known IT vulnerabilities. According to recent data, more than two-thirds of businesses take over 24 hours to address serious security issues.

That delay opens the door to cybercriminals who are actively scanning for weaknesses—and Metro Atlanta companies are not immune.

What’s a Vulnerability—and Why Does Timing Matter?

A vulnerability is a gap or weakness in your IT infrastructure—like outdated software, misconfigured security settings, or missing patches—that attackers can exploit to access your systems.

The problem? Even when vulnerabilities are detected, too many businesses don’t act fast enough. And every hour that passes is another hour a hacker has to make their move.

Why Local Businesses Are Struggling to Keep Up

Even companies with in-house IT staff often face challenges like:

🔹 Time-consuming manual patching
🔹 Too many tools that don’t work together
🔹 Limited visibility into what needs fixing first

This creates a dangerous delay—especially for small and mid-sized businesses in Metro Atlanta, where cyberattacks are on the rise but IT resources are often stretched thin.

Local Cybercriminals Aren’t Slowing Down

Atlanta ranks as one of the top metro areas for cybercrime activity. And bad actors don’t discriminate—they target small and medium businesses just as aggressively as large enterprises.

Vulnerabilities are like unlocked doors. The longer they stay open, the easier it is for someone to walk in and do damage.

The Smarter, Faster Solution for Metro Atlanta SMBs

At Custom Technologies, we help businesses across Metro Atlanta detect, prioritize, and patch vulnerabilities quickly and effectively—before they turn into major problems.

Here’s how we protect you:

✅ Real-time monitoring and automated scanning tools
✅ Risk-based prioritization, so the biggest threats are handled first
✅ Fast, professional response by a local team who knows your business

We combine automation + expertise to close security gaps and give you peace of mind.

Let Us Manage Your Network So You Can Manage Your Business

You shouldn’t have to worry about missed patches or unresolved alerts.

Whether you’re in Sandy Springs, Marietta, Alpharetta, or downtown Atlanta, we’re here to help you stay ahead of threats and protect your operations from disruption.

📩 Let’s talk about how to secure your systems—faster. Contact us today.